Kingston adds new form factor to its SSD family
- NVMe PCIe 4.0
- M.2 2230 single-sided
- Gen 4x4
Fountain Valley, CA – July 2025 – Kingston Technology , a global leader in memory products and technology solutions, today announced the addition of a new form factor to its SSD family. The NV3 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 2230 SSD is for users looking for a high-speed, low-power NVMe storage upgrade that is compatible with notebooks and mobile gaming consoles 1 in a smaller form factor.
The Kingston NV3 PCIe 4.0 NVMe 2230 SSD features a compact M.2 2230 (22 x 30 mm) design that delivers up to 2TB 2 of storage for space-constrained PCs. Powered by an NVMe Gen 4x4 controller, the NV3 2230 delivers read/write speeds of up to 6,000/5,000 MB/s 3 , providing a more responsive system to handle a variety of workloads.
“We're excited to expand our offering with the NV3 2230 SSD, allowing users to upgrade not only their devices but also their experience, whether at work or play,” said Geraldine Stack, SSD business manager at Kingston Latin America. “The NV3 2230 delivers speed and reliability, making it an ideal SSD for creators and gamers ready to take things to the next level.”
Available in capacities from 500GB to 2TB, the NV3 2230 offers users storage for a variety of applications, files, games, and more. The NV3 also includes a complimentary 1-year Acronis® True Image for Kingston software, as well as the Kingston SSD Manager app, which allows users to monitor drive health and usage, update drive firmware, and securely erase data.
For more information, visit kingston.com .
Features and specifications of SSD NV3 PCIe 4.0 NVMe 2230 :
- Form factor: M.2 2230
- Interface: PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe
- Capacities 2 : 500 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB
- Sequential Read/Write 3 :
- 500 GB – 5,000/3,000 MB/s
- 1 TB – 6,000/4,000 MB/s
- 2 TB – 6,000/5,000 MB/s
- NAND: 3D
- Endurance (total bytes written) 4 :
- 500 GB – 160 TB
- 1 TB – 320 TB
- 2 TB – 640 TB
- Storage temperature: -40°C to ~85°C
- Operating temperature: 0°C to ~70°C
- Dimensions : 22 mm x 30 mm x 2.3 mm
- Weight :
- 500 GB – 2.6 g
- 1 TB – 2 TB – 2.8 g
- Vibration at rest : 20 G (20-1000 Hz)
- MTBF : 2,000,000 hours
- Warranty/Support 5 : Five-year limited warranty with free technical support
This SSD is designed for use in desktop and laptop workloads and should not be used in server environments.
1 Consult your device manufacturer before installing an SSD.
2 Some of the listed capacity on a Flash storage device is used for formatting and other functions, so it is not available for data storage. Therefore, the actual capacity available for data storage is less than the capacity listed on the product. For more information, see the Kingston Flash Memory Guide at kingston.com/flashguide .
3 Based on “out-of-the-box performance” using a PCIe 4.0 motherboard. Speed may vary depending on host hardware, software, and usage.
4 Total bytes written (TBW) is derived from the JEDEC client workload (JESD219A).
5- Year Limited Warranty or “Usage Percentage,” which can be viewed through the Kingston SSD Manager (Kingston.com/SSDManager). For NVMe SSDs, a new, unused product will display a Usage Percentage value of 0, while a product that has reached its warranty limit will display a Usage Percentage value greater than or equal to one hundred (100). For more details, visit Kingston.com/wa.
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About Kingston Technology Company, Inc.
From big data to IoT devices, including laptops, PCs, and wearables, Kingston Technology is dedicated to providing world-class product solutions, service, and support. We are trusted by leading PC manufacturers and global cloud providers, and we value our long-term partnerships that help us evolve and innovate. We ensure every solution meets the highest standards by prioritizing quality and customer care. At every step, we listen, learn, and engage with our customers and partners to deliver solutions that have a lasting impact. To learn more about Kingston Technology and our “Built on Commitment” vision, visit Kingston.com.
Editor's Note: For additional information or evaluation units, please contact the Public Relations Team at Kingston Technology Company, Inc., 17600 Newhope Street, Fountain Valley, CA 92708, USA, 714-435-2600 (voice). Press images can be found in the Kingston Press Room at kingston.com/company/press/